runa beauty reset night lunar gelée

some time ago, runa beauty released two moisturizers. one is a regular moisturizer with cream texture, and the other one is a sleeping mask with a gel texture. it's quite interesting as they use cream for their regular moisturizer but pick gel texture for the sleeping mask. however, they add exfoliating ingredients for the sleeping mask, which is unusual. i'm more interested in trying the sleeping mask, so i only bought the lunar gelée. 

this is the description from their website: if you're dealing with clogged pores, rough patches, or bumps, this mask is for you. the result? dramatically smoother texture with drastically minimize appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. the lightweight gel texture goes on clear and cools skin instantly while optimizing turnover of your skin cells overnight. with 2% n-acetylglucosamine to gently exfoliates and soothes for brighter, smoother complexion, without the irritation. chlorella vulgaris extract, neem leaf extract, turmeric extract, and aloe, to soothe and hydrate sensitive skin.

featured ingredients:

- 2% n-acetylglucosamine: an amino sugar that has skin exfoliating properties similar to AHA and BHA without the irritation. NAG has been shown to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten complexion.

- chlorella vulgaris extract: a rich source of antioxidant and carotenoids to increase the skin's firmness and protect from harmful effects of UV rays.

- neem leef extract: an antioxidant-rich herb that helps soothe the skin and visibly repair and hydrate skin appearance.

ingredients list: water, butylene glycol, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, pentylene glycol, PEG-240/HDI copolymer bis-decyltetradeceth-20 ether, glycosyl trehalose, glucose, n-acetylglucosamine, chlorella vulgaris extract, carbomer, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, fructose, fructooligosaccharides, octyldodeceth-16, caprlyl glycol, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, aminomethyl propanol, dimethicone, ethylhexylglycerin, fragrance (parfum), melia azadirachta leaf extract, lecithin, sodium phytate, melia azadirachta flower extract, coccinia indica fruit extract, solanum melanogena (eggplant) fruit extract, aloe barbadensis flower extract, ocimum sanctum leaf extract, curcuma longa (turmeric) root extract, corallina officinalis extract, potassium laurate, BHT, tocopherol, centella asiatica leaf extract, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract.

the packaging: it comes in a dark blue box that's intricately designed so they don't need a tape to secure it. the box itself made of recycled material so it's very environmental friendly. there's description at the back of the box in both english and indonesian. the sleeping mask comes in a dark blue squeeze tube with rounded screw cap. the tube is made from compostable sugarcane tube so again, very environmental friendly. the sleeping mask comes in 50 ml. the tube is matte so it becomes a nuisance after some time because my finger prints are everywhere on the tube after i pick it up.

the scent: lately, all local brands have been adorning scentless products, however, i'm glad that this one is mildly scented. this has mild floral scent in it, which makes it enjoyable to use.

the product: the sleeping mask really comes in gel texture. it's a transparent light blue gel. even though it's viscous, it's easy to spread around. however, it does feel a bit tacky after i spread it around. 

the result: it gives glowy finish to my face every time i use this sleeping mask. even though this comes in gel texture, it's still moisturizing and it's enough throughout the night. even if i sleep with my AC on. they claim that if you have clogged pores and bumps, then you should use this mask. i have to agree. usually around my period, i get bumps and breakouts. this mask will help get rid of the bumps. however, if the skin is broken (like the skin from a popped acne), then you should avoid this area because it will sting a bit. still bearable though because i've accidentally put it on when my acne just popped so i know how it feels. 

unfortunately, even though i've used this for quite some time, i can't make up my mind about this product because i've only used it for once a week since i have other exfoliating products that i regularly used throughout the week. however, i started to use this more often and so far there's no problem. no dryness whatsoever. however, don't think that this will instantly makes your skin smoother and clearer. it just helps a bit. it's that kind of products that works slowly but after awhile you start to see the result. anyway, i think it's suitable for all skin types as long as you can get over the tackiness at the end. even though it's mild, i still recommend you to properly hydrates and moisturizes your skin afterward. you can get runa beauty products from their official website/marketplace as well as other places like sociolla and other beauty stores.